Best Office Coffee Machines for NZ Workplaces, by Team Size

The short answer The best office coffee machine is the one sized to your daily cup count, not your headcount on paper. As a rule of thumb, a team of up to 10 suits a compact bean to cup machine rated around 30 cups a day. Around 20 staff needs a machine rated around 100 […]

How Many Cups of Coffee Do You Get from 1kg of Beans?

The short answer One kilogram of coffee beans makes about 50 cafe-style coffees at a standard 20g double shot, or around 110 single shots at the 9g dose most automatic office machines use. Once you allow for normal grinder waste, plan on roughly 45 to 50 double-shot drinks per kilo in a cafe and around […]

Coffee Machine Rental vs Buying: Which Works Out Cheaper for a NZ Business?

The short answer Renting is usually cheaper for the first two to three years, because servicing, breakdowns and staff training are bundled into one predictable payment. Buying becomes cheaper over a longer horizon, provided you budget separately for servicing and repairs. For most New Zealand cafes and offices, the deciding factor is cash flow rather […]

How Much Does Commercial Coffee Machine Rental Cost in New Zealand?

The short answer Commercial coffee machine rental in New Zealand typically runs from $50 per week for an automatic bean to cup machine suited to an office, Servicing is included in a Segafredo rental, which is the single biggest variable when comparing quotes. What drives the price Machine type and size An automatic bean to […]

Manual, Semi-Automatic or Fully Automatic: What Coffee Machine is Best for Your Café?

If you’re a café owner, or you’re about to be, you are about to become part of the backbone of modern society. Why? There are very few of us who do not rely on an excellent cup of coffee to get us going in the morning. The tools of your trade are vital to creating […]

Essential Accessories Every Home Coffee Machine Owner Should Have

If you’ve got a home coffee machine, then you likely have almost everything you need to start making the best coffee of your life. That said, there are a few coffee machine accessories that will help you really nail it. Here’s the thing: any amount of research has likely bombarded you with options on options […]

Light, Medium, or Dark Roast: Which Coffee Roast is Best for You?

You might just be getting into at-home espresso making, or you might be a veteran, but picking your favourite roast is a barista’s rite of passage, no matter what stage of the journey they’re on. Coffee is one of those wonderful things in life that you can easily tailor to suit your exact preferences, especially […]

Automatic vs. Manual Espresso Machines: Which One Suits Your Home Lifestyle?

Buying your first espresso machine is like a milestone, right? You’ve done it. You’ve committed to making real, delicious coffee at home each morning. No more instant sachets, and no more shelling out $9 if you want anything other than standard cow’s milk. But as soon as you actually start looking in earnest, you hit […]

Best Coffee Machines for Small Kitchens: Space-Saving Options That Perform

Small kitchens can be tough to deal with, especially if you have big ambitions. Most people think you need a sprawling benchtop to set up an espresso station, but thanks to some modern advances we’re proud to be a part of, that’s no longer the case. Coffee machines for small spaces are becoming more and […]

How to Store Coffee Beans to Maximise Freshness and Flavour

If you’ve ever wondered why a cup of coffee from your favourite café tastes so much better than what you make at home, the answer might not just be in the barista’s skills. It could be in the beans themselves. More specifically, how they’re stored. Even the best beans will lose their vibrancy if they’re […]